Air conditioning in nursing homes lowers heat-related risk
As heat waves intensify, new evidence from Ontario shows that resident-room air conditioning can mean the difference between…
Hormone therapy reduces abnormal nerve growth in chronic back pain
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common health problems worldwide, affecting people of all ages…
Australian summers to experience more 50C days as heatwaves intensify, experts say
After two heatwaves in January alone, the prospect of seeing 50 degrees Celsius forecast on weather maps across…
Why some towns in regional Australia are hotter than others
An “abnormal” summer is smashing temperature records across Australia, with some towns nearing 50 degrees Celsius. But, why…
Australia Day heat record for Adelaide, as mercury hits 49C in Ceduna
Adelaide has set a new record for its hottest Australia Day, but parts of the state have endured…
Brisbane temperatures to reach high 30s as Cairns and Townsville face soaking rain
South-east Queensland is set to swelter through its hottest Australia Day this century, with Brisbane facing its highest…
Stan Wawrinka says goodbye with a beer as Jannik Sinner is saved by the sun — quick hits from the Australian Open
Stan Wawrinka bowed out from the Australian Open with a tear in his eye and a beer in…
Australian Open matches suspended due to extreme heat at Melbourne Park
Australian Open organisers were forced to implement their extreme heat protocols, as Melbourne Park dealt with scorching weather…
Jay Vine loses teammates to crashes, Ethan Vernon wins truncated Tour Down Under stage four
British rider Ethan Vernon (NSN) has claimed a brutal sprint finish on a much-reduced fourth stage of the…
Triggering a heatwave takes more than just temperature — as Australia braces for another
Another major heatwave is engulfing the south-eastern states, set to see temperatures soar to above 40 degrees Celsius…
Heat-based pollination in ancient plants
A remarkable study has revealed that some of the world’s oldest plants don’t rely on colour or scent…
Fire threat means Tour Down Under stage four loses iconic Willunga Hill
The iconic Willunga Hill will be taken out of tomorrow’s Tour Down Under stage because of the local…